After more than three decades on air with TVE, Ana Blanco is preparing to bid farewell to public television audiences. She will anchor her final edition of the weekly report format, a role she embraced last autumn, marking the end of a long and influential era in Spanish broadcasting.
Blanco’s journey with Telediario culminated a bit earlier, when she stepped away from the flagship newscast in mid-2022. Since then, speculation about her retirement circulated, but the broadcaster publicly dismissed those rumors. With retirement plans now confirmed, she will transition away from her regular duties in the near future, signaling a new chapter in her professional life.
Beyond presenting Informe Semanal, Blanco later led the documentary series Everything Changes, a project that invited viewers to reflect on the past, present, and potential futures of Spanish society. The program showcased her ability to guide thoughtful conversations and nuanced storytelling that resonated with a broad audience, further cementing her status as a trusted voice in public broadcasting.
In an official statement, RTVE highlighted Blanco’s enduring influence and the strong example she set within the company. They described her as a professional whose diligence and commitment shaped Telediario for more than thirty years, contributing to a wide range of time slots and participating in numerous special programs and news broadcasts. Her presence was felt in discussions across the network and during major election coverage, underscoring the central role she played in public journalism.
Over the years, Blanco’s work has earned a distinguished array of honors. She has been recognized with awards such as the Antena de Oro, the Ondas Award, and the Television Academy Award, among others. The list also includes the TP de Oro, the International Press Club Award, the Manuel Alonso Visedo Communication Award, and the Pedro Antonio de Alarcón National Journalism Award, reflecting a career marked by consistent excellence and public trust. The Golden Microphone and other accolades mark the high regard in which her reporting and presentation have long been held by peers and audiences alike.